Cruzeiro
SantosCruzeiro: 31. Cunha M. Q. - 6. Kaiki, 12. William, 15. Fabrício Bruno, 25. Villalba L-s - 8. Matheus H. (Lucas Silva, 90), 88. Christian (Kenji, 86) - 11. Gerson, 99. Arroyo K. (Wanderson, 70) - 10. Pereira Mat., 22. Villareal N. (Rodrigues B., 70)
Substitution: Rodrigues B. (from 70); Wanderson (from 70); Kenji (from 86); Lucas Silva (from 90)
Bench: 2. Moraes Kauã, 23. Fagner, 34. Jesus J., 36. Kauã Prates, 43. Marcelo J. - 29. Romero L. - 77. Japa
Yellow Cards: William 12; Pereira Mat. 83
Santos: 77. Gabriel Brazão - 4. Verissimo, 14. Luan Peres, 18. Igor Vinicius, 31. Escobar G. - 25. Gabriel Menino (Rollheiser, 85), 28. Oliva C. (Rincon T., 81) - 21. Moises (Thaciano, 46), 22. Barreal - 11. Rony
Substitution: Thaciano (from 46); Rincon T. (from 81); Rollheiser (from 85)
Bench: 1. Diógenes - 2. Zé Ivaldo, 98. Frías - 5. Joao Schmidt, 15. Arão W. - 49. Gabriel Bontempo - 7. Robinho Junior
Yellow Cards: Barreal 6; Rincon T. 84
Talks between the two sides lasted several weeks, but the outcome leaves no doubt
Neymar has once again come under heavy criticism following a poor performance for Santos in their 3–2 defeat to Flamengo
Santos have reportedly paused negotiations over a new deal with Neymar, citing concerns about the forward’s fitness and wage demands
Shakhtar continue their tradition of investing in emerging South American talent
The result leaves Santos 15th in the league table
Santos FC have launched one of the boldest moves in South American football in recent memory, committing to pay over $21 million to bring Neymar back to the club for just five months
As Neymar nears his highly anticipated return to action with Santos FC, the Brazilian superstar has already weighed in on who he believes are the front-runners for the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Neymar is expected to make his long-awaited return to the pitch in the upcoming third round fixture of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, where Santos face Fluminense
After just one season in Brazil's second division, Santos FC returned to the top flight with major ambitions
Neymar will not feature for Santos in their opening match of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A against Vasco da Gama
